Belinsky vs. Kireevsky: Navigating the Complexities of Russian Identity
A substantial debate took place in Russia throughout the 19th century between thinkers who favoured Western influence – Westernizers and Slavophiles, who, above anything, valued traditional Slavic practices. This intellectual debate had a significant impact on the development of Russian identity. At the crossroads between European modernism and traditional Russian concepts, there was a profound...